“Six Gourds” Companion Chopsticks Soup Cup this piece is pedestal (kubomi-dai)

this piece is pedestal (kubomi-dai) form

Taizo Yamamoto forms and glazes each bowl by hand in Japan

this chopstick rest holds the quiet character of something made individually — not uniform

It frames food as much as it holds it

this teacup holds its color differently depending on the light — where the glaze pools it deepens

“Six Gourds” Companion Chopsticks Soup Cup this piece is pedestal (kubomi-dai)The motif of six gourds (roku hy) carries an auspicious meaning in Japan, as it forms a wordplay with muby (without illness), symbolizing good health. This design features six gourds across two pairs of chopsticks, making it a thoughtful gift for grandparents. It conveys the heartfelt wish: May the two of you always remain in good health together. Surface Coating: Urushi lacquer finish Base Material: Laminated wood (birch) Length: 23. 0 cm (9. 06 in)